Mason Arik: Mason night at Chili's

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Mason night at Chili's

It was an amazing night at Chili's!! So many friends arriving as we were walking out the door it was hard to leave. Mason was in awe at all the support. Hugs to everyone for making Chili's night so WONDERFUL!! We felt the Love from Overland Park tonight. Arriving home, Kansas love was in our mailbox; 25 pieces from Kansas alone. With Vermont sprinkling in their LOVE too. The University of Vermont sent overnight "extremely urgent"Valentines! (hand made below)

More Cards from Vermont

Cards from Canada, Germany, UK, London, and Wild cards from the USA

A postcard from Captain Greg in Alaska(looks FUN) and cards filled with lots of LOVE!!

A Snoopy quilt with the card inside, "Love, from a new friend."

Friends new and old continuing to lift our spirits when we need it the most. Our family is smiling inside and out. And it is all because of You. We can see the difference in Mason's eyes as he witnesses your LOVE every day. We are right there with you from California to New York, from London to Tokyo, Thank you.

Mason night wouldn't be complete without a little Love from above, those snowflakes represent more than you know... a perfect end to a perfect evening.

2 comments:

Unknown said...: So proud we could be a part of your evening last night! It was neat to meet total strangers, with at least one thing in common. We were all there to support you! When we left, there was a wait--all waiting to support your family! Many blessings tonight!; February 9, 2011 at 10:19 AM
Unknown said...: What a great turn out for Mason's night! Celeste said it well!! It was a great night, so glad we could be there! :) Love you guys!!; February 9, 2011 at 4:53 PM

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About Mason Arik

To continue Mason's dream and his memory, we dedicate this blog to him. He has been diagnosed with Diffuse Pontine Glioma (Brain Tumor) (04/22/10). He courageously battled his cancer for 11 1/2 months. On March 29th, 2011, it was snowing in Heaven. He is and will be missed forever. We will continue to write and share the strength and courage that Mason has taught us as well as the many other lives he has touched, near and far. Links are listed below to provide additional information regarding DIPG.

Discovery of Tumor-Dx April 22, 2010

Beginning in March of 2010, Mason complained of severe headaches, mostly at night. Then the headaches went from 2-3 times a month (over a 2 month period) to every night and more severe, by the 3rd night I contacted his pediatrician. I was told to give him Excedrin Migraine.

But by the next day we were walking to school and he had double vision- Thanks to the school nurse, we scheduled an appointment that day with Sabates eye care. After his eye was dilated they noticed his eyes were shifting. An immediate MRI was scheduled.

After the most agonizing MRI, we went home awaiting the results. That's when we were told it was a tumor (pontine glioma) We waited to visit the doctor before researching the internet. So imagine the shock to hear this is the worst locations to find a tumor, inside the brain stem. (inoperable and unfortunately very serious)